Riot in Santander State Leaves Merchants Dead and Bank Looted
New York reports a deadly outbreak at Bacaramanga in the Santander state where a crowd looted the bank and other stores. The mob clashed with authorities. General Wilches routed the robbers and captured many, though leader Callozos escaped. Several prominent merchants died and others injured. German consul among the wounded. Bodies lay unburied for days as fear kept residents indoors.
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New York
Bucaramanga
Santander
Panama
Pedro Callezos
Wilches
Soccorro
Bacaramanga
Callozos
Christian Geoerkel
Herman Hederich
Oodalto Estevez
Martias Muller
Fritsch Scrader
Norwich Wife Poisoner in Courtroom Contemplation
William B. Riddle, accused of poisoning his wife, slept in the city court judge’s room under guard. City Attorney Ripley notes strong circumstantial evidence but expects conviction only if the wife’s body reveals poison. Riddle’s secret marriage to the Greistol girl and alleged affairs heighten suspicion as his wife’s grave awaits opening with Yale expert supervision.
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Norwich
Conn
William B. Riddle
Wesley Bishop
Riddie
Belfast
Ireland
Ripley
Gristef
Riddije
Gristol
Riddle
Miss Gristol
New York
Miss Gristo
Powder Mills Explosions Kill Three Men in Lebanon Ohio
At 3 30 this afternoon a massive blast at King's Great Western powder mills in Lebanon Ohio blew foreman Henry Simmonds worker Joseph Pastors and Charles Myers to atoms. Villages in Warren county shook like an earthquake and gruesome evidence of the blast was found. In Xenia Ohio the Miami powder mills explosion last night killed John Harris and Edward Brooks instantly.
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Sourn
Lebanon
King’s Great Western Powder Mills
Henry Simmonds
Charles Myers
Joseh Pastors
Warren County
Miami
Xenia
John Harris
Edward Brooks
New York
Assay Office
Wallstreet
Ito
United States Treasury
One Man Killed and Nine Fatally Injured in Tioga Mine
October 5 Tioga California report: during lowering of the 6 o'clock shift in Tioga mine nine men were on board when the engine failed. One man is dead and none of the others are expected to recover. Injured include John with both legs broken Pat Bannon dying Sam Marstow with both legs broken Frenco with both legs broken Manuel Alvars internal injuries Harry Richards killed Joe erick seriously injured Pere Pluit one leg broken.
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Bepore
Cal
Tioga
John
Pat Bannon
Sam Marstow
Frenco
Manuel Alvars
Harry Richards
Joe Erick
Pere Pluit
Saw Mill Burned at Woodville in Firemen's Absence
A Woodville saw mill and grist mill owned largely by Colonel Wood and Jordan Marsh & Co burned down last evening. About thirty cords of wood and machinery were destroyed. The mill value was $700 uninsured. the mill and flume were worth $500. The local engine, returning from Milford, could not be manned by enough men and was operated by women.
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Woodville
Hopkinton
Mass
Alvers Woods
Colonel Wood
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Boston
Milford
Tragedy at Wakefield Junction Aboard Boston and Maine Train
Edward Ricker, a young man employed at Wakefield Junction, jumped from a passenger car as the Boston and Maine train neared the stop. He fell between cars, hit the rail, and was struck by the following pay train, believed dead. The incident occurred as the trains approached at 9:30.
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Wakefield Junction
Edward Ricker
Boston and Maine
Ricker
Boston
Unclear fragment notes man and Wakefield sister
A fragment notes a man with a married sister at Wakefield Junction and a livery stable owned by Hollis where he worked or resided before an unfortunate event.
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Wakefield Junction
Hollis
The Path Finder Air Voyage Mystery Deepens
Reports from St Louis and nearby towns detail the missing Pathfinder balloon with John Wise and George Burr. Sightings near Alton and Bunker Hill raise hopes of a landing gone wrong in Macoupin forests, with searches planned and a possible reward for discovery.
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Laporte
Fair Grounds
St. Louis
Eay
Wire
Bunker Hill
Alton
Onng
Unker Hill
Carlinville
Buoker Hill
Macoupin Bottom
Terra Firma
Weber
Signal Service
Canada
Charles Gunter
John Wise, Jr
Professor Wise
Shocking Balloon Accident Kills Two in California
In San Francisco on October 5 Professor Colgrove and Charles Williams died in a balloon crash at Woodward's Garden. The vessel snagged telegraph wires, Williams was thrown overboard but survived briefly before the craft fell 500 feet and struck a curb. Colgrove perished after the basket hit the ground. The victim was known for an earlier bay voyage with Miss Allison of the Graphic.
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California
San Francisco
Cal
Professor Colgrove
Charles Williams
Woodward’s Garden
Williams
Colgrove
Iroia
Illiams
Professor Cosgrove
Miss Allison
The
Graphic
Abuse case shocks station 7 police on Chelgea Street
Police at Station 7 uncover a shocking cruelty case where a husband in good standing confined his wife to her own home for eight months and threatened to shoot her if she sought help. Local authorities investigate and prepare charges.
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Chelgea Street
Ube
Attempted Escape From Windowed Confinement Reported
A woman confined in a private residence reportedly starved for eight weeks, subsisting on meat and water, while being severely maltreated and unable to speak clearly. Relatives, described as respected citizens, have repeatedly sought access but are refused. Medical care has been provided and authorities warned against further complaints. The husband is described as miserly, wealthy yet greedy.
Tenants Rights Stir Ireland Land Agitation in Cork Meeting
Despatches from Ireland report massive land agitation with Cork meetings drawing about 200000 participants. Speakers including Rev Dr Magee urged landlords to abate rents and urged sympathy with tenants. Parnell and Davitt addressed crowds urging restraint and condemning illegal acts, while calls to action ranged from passive resistance to threats at meetings.
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New York
Ireland
Cork
Maryboro
Richard Lalor
Dr. Magee
Magee
Meath
Herefort
William Straw
Parnell
Home Rule
Farmera
Avid Purnell
Bailiorobe
Davitt
Castlebar
Smith
O’connor Power
Mr. Ferguson
Navy and Army Lead Yorktown Celebration Effort
Washington reports the navy and army will play prominent roles in the Yorktown celebration on October 16. Troops from posts near Yorktown are to participate, with Powhatan Marion and Kearsarge to sail from Annapolis and converge with training fleet units at Hampton Roads. Secretary of War directs maximum troop availability for the event. Secretary Schurz to inspect Ute papers. he arrives after western trip and will review Ute correspondence with the interior department.
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Yorktown
Washington
Navy
Secretary of War
West
United States
Powhatan
Annapolis
Marion
Kearsarge
Hampton Roads
Schurz
Interior Department
Labor Troubles Hit Spinner and Miner Strikes
The Fall River spinners met to debate returning to work amid refusal to accept a fifteen percent raise. Border City mill managers may reinstate workers on Monday for weekly pay while La Salle coal miners report furnace closure and expected shaft reopening. At Mott Haven, 200 moulders at J L Mott’s foundry began a strike for a fifteen percent piecework raise.
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Fall River
Borte
Border City
Lilinois
LA Salle
Destigera Glass Works
Mott Haven
New York
J. L. Mott
Ovations to General Grant in Chicago plan unfolds
Chicago October 4 Preparations by the Army of the Tennessee for a two day reception for General Grant on October 12 13 at the Palmer House Haverly's Theatre and Grand Pacific Hotel with ceremonies speeches prayers music and an annual ovation A second note from Omaha reports Mayor Clase arranging a grand welcome for Grant who will visit on his way to Chicago in early November
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New Haven
Conn
Baldwin
Dickerman
Baltimore
Isaac Broughton
Baltimore Sun
Chicago
Army of the Tennessee
Thomas Semvitle
E. B. Washborpe
General Sterman
David Swing
Gresham
Haverly
Grand Pacific Hovel
Palmer House
Omaha
Omara
Clase
General Grant
Mysterious Assault in South Boston Injures Man
At about 2 30 am yesterday Sergeant Hathaway and Officer OConnor brought 23 year old Frank S Grant of Vernon street Dorchester avenue to the South Boston station house. He lay on the sidewalk near 7 Dorchester avenue with a badly cut eye and serious injuries. Dr Bowman pronounced his condition serious and ordered removal to the city hospital. Grant said he was attacked by an individual named Riley earlier that evening and had been unconscious on the walk for some time.
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South Boston
Billy
O'Shaughnessy
Dennis Collins
Collins
Boston
O’shaughnessy
Hathaway
O'Connor
Frank S. Grant
Vernon Streets
Dorchester Avenue
Avenue
Bowman
Grant Saye
Riley
Foreign News From The War Front And Diplomacy
A Bombay dispatch reports General Gordon surrounded by hill tribes near a key stronghold, threatening massacre without reinforcements. Berlin says the Czar seeks a face to face with Emperor William in Baden Baden. Paris discusses a Franco American commercial treaty with speeches urging France to back America. London notes British forces near Cabul and renewed passes, plus Burma unrest and a stronger naval presence. Salonica sees unrest as Russian consul is insulted. French Communists call for amnesty. other items report Dublin arson arrest, Bulow retirement, German election balance, Grecian talks, Maria Christina dowry, and Austro Russian strains worsening.
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London
Bombay
Gordon
Tbhia
Berlin
Baden-Baden
William
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Guillame Alphonse Devergle
Sheplord
Ireland
Sligo
Count von Bulow
Vienna
Maria Christina
National Bank of Vienna
London Telegraph
Austria
Russia
Madison Square Garden Track Scandal Sparks Lawsuits
The Madison Square Garden mile track was found to be fifty nine feet short. Curtis and others confirmed the discrepancy and a regulator fixed the course. Dan O Leary predicts lawsuits over gate money with bettors seeking refunds or legal action against walkers. Over sixty thousand dollars were risked on Hazael’s 500 mile claim and book makers fear heavy losses. Bucket shops face renewed trouble as stock prices rise and commissions adjust.
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New York
Madison-square Garden
Enois
Krobne
Daum
Curtis
Merritt
O'Leary
Kelly
Pigot
Dan O'Leary
Black Dan
Krohne
Dan
Lam
General Butler
Dao
John Knopis
Messrs
Busby
Atkinson
Pierce
Hazael
Weston
Rowell
Ennis
Sir Joan Assley
Krohme
Trading halted as new commission drives customers away
At noon the shop at 22 Congress Square stopped payment amid plans to resume business next Thursday. Manager Lumpkin said all closed contracts would be settled in cash before resuming trading. Similar closures are reported at 11 State Street with contracts to be settled in full upon presentation.
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Congress Square
Lumpkin
ANOTHER KNOBSTICK STRIKE IN FALL RIVER
In Fall River Massachusetts on October 6 workers at the Troy mill struck an attempt to pay knobsticks the same as old spinners with free board and lodgings. They were paid off while at Merchants' mill knobsticks faced schedule prices but free board and lodgings prevailed. Ten old spinners resumed work at Borden City mill to receive weekly wages.
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Fall River
Mass
Troy Mill
Merchants
Borden City Mill
The Sprague Affair Nears Crisis Over Property Trusts
A crisis unfolds as Zachariah Chaffee, trustee, demands access to Sprague property at Canonchet, claiming control under a deed of trust. Governor Sprague resists, arguing the inventory and possession would transfer ownership, while Chaffee accuses the governor and allies of attempting an ultimate sale. The dispute centers on trust duties, legal tactics, and political insinuations linked to Senator Conkling.
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Zachariah Chaffee
Sprague
Chaffee
Canonchet
A. & W. Sprague Manufacturing Company
Providence
William Sprague
South Kingston
Guild
Thia
Tahall
Senator Conkling
Cavonebet
New York
Notable Obits And Political Notes In Brief
A series of short items report Miss Sarah E. F. Saxe’s death in Brooklyn, Newark Democrats nominating W H Fielder for mayor, and wage strikes among Lewis ore beds miners near Allentown. Other notes cover Senator Conkling’s recovery, ships in Yorktown celebration, missing millinery dealers Hempel Baner, and a Halifax steamship incident. Also included: New York and Chicago finance updates, Arctic famine signals, actor John Gilbert’s improving illness, and Topeka Ingalls probe status. A Hartford fire destroys 38 Front Street pottery and associated structures.
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Sarah EF. Saxe
John G. Saxe
Brooklyn
Democrats
Newark
N. J
W. H. Fielder
Lewis
Allentown
Senator Conkling
United States
Powhatan
Marion
Kearsarge
Yorktown
EK. H. Hempel
George F. Baner
New York City
Gilfillan
New York
Arctic
Esquimaux
John Gilbert
City of
Ottawa
Halifax
N. 5
Union Pacific Railroad Company
General Sheridan
Ingalls
Topeka
Kan
Senator Ingalls
William Spaulding
New Custom-House
Chicago
Lil
Lowell
Maine
Anderson
Reading Railroad
Philadelphia
Pecp
Pickering’s Valley
Pennybacker
Kensington
Penn
McKean County
la Salle
Tll
Union Coal Company
Bloody Battle at Mill Creek Ute Fight Opens Indian War
Reports from Rawlins Wyoming recount Major Thornburgh's detachment fighting Utes at Mill Creek Canon twenty-five miles from White River. A rear-attack endangered the supply train, Thornburgh charged to save it but was killed. Indians pressed fire until evening, then withdrew. Fortunes split as Colorado and Illinois papers note Meeker’s fate unclear and volunteers debated.
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Rawlins, Wy
Mill Creek
Thornburgh
Mill Creek Canon
White River
Custer
ChicaGo
Times
Weaver
Battle Ground
Meeker
Frontieramen
Heroburgh
Steamboat Springs
Bear River
Sheroburgi
Nouilog
Pitkin
War Department
United States
Colorado
Indiana
Danforda
Foreste
Pope
Probable annihilation of Payne and Thornburgh commands
Reports from Rawlins Wyoming Territory and Carcano Illinois on October 5-6 detail heavy fighting near White River with Major Thornburgh and Captain Payne's detachments. Generals Merritt and allied forces move toward the scene as Ute leader Ouray warns settlers. A large war party is feared as hostile tribes join the assault. limited ammunition and delayed couriers hinder defense.
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Payne
Thornburgh
Rawlins
Wyoming Territory
Major Thornburgh
White River
Rankin
Wort
Merritt
Ouray
Severe Punishment Inferred In New Mexican Ute War
Dispatches from October report Colonel Hatch’s forces near Santa Fe and Fort Shaves Worth pursuing the Utes. Albert Morrow’s column dislodged Victoria after two days of fighting, seizing sixty horses and mules. Officers warn of mounting danger as frontier towns brace for possible escalation and request reinforcements and arms.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
Jobo Pope
Leavenworth
Kan
Albert P. Morrow
Victoria
Rjo Caliente
Morrow
Stanton
Hatch
Fatal Diphtheria Case From Exhumed Remains
Fairfield Maine October 6 Fred Fellows who aided in cemetery work removed two children’s remains littered with diphtheria later fell ill and died Sunday evening Susan Kennedy to be Hanged Montreal October 4 Susan Kennedy sentenced to hang December 5 for the murder of Mary Gallagher in Gratintown
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Fairfield
Fred Fellows
Susan Kennedy
Montreal
Mary Gallagher
Gratintown
Monk
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Thomas & Shoemaker
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Price
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Dodger Negro Company of Cavalry
Batch
Utes
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Denver
Col
Ovray
F. W. Pitkin
Agenc
D. F. Day
Los Pinos
Old Ney
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Patton
Gunuigan
George J. Richards
Lake Crry
Quray
Richards
Indian Creek
Indian Agency
Darly
Ienatis
Daniel Crook
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